MPC Container Ships ASAMPZZF -1.57%66 ROA % is 10.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 16.39. GuruFocus rates MPZZF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 94.88% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. MPC Container Ships ASA's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $163.2 Mil.
MPC Container Ships ASA's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,516.1 Mil. Therefore, MPC Container Ships ASA's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MPC Container Ships ASA's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MPZZF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.06 Med: 16.39 Max: 45.85
Current: 14.71
During the past 9 years, MPC Container Ships ASA's highest ROA % was 45.85%. The lowest was -9.06%. And the median was 16.39%.
MPZZF's ROA % is ranked better than 94.88% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs MPZZF: 14.71
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MPC Container Ships ASA ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) has a ROA % of 10.76% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 16.39. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #52 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's ROA % too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current ROA % of 10.76% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 16.39. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 10.76% is 211.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #52 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #52 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This places MPC Container Ships ASA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 10.76% is 211.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.39 vs. the industry median of 3.45, MPC Container Ships ASA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MPC Container Ships ASA's current ROA % of 10.76% is 211.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Container Ships ASA's current ROA % is 10.76%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 16.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $2.50 — trading 77.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 10.76%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 16.39 and 211.9% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF), the current ROA % is 10.76% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA (MPZZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.50 is trading 77.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPZZF:
ROA %: 10.76% (34% below median its 10-year median of 16.39)
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $2.50 (77.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 211.9% above the Transportation median (#52 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPZZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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